What will India showcase?
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While it was a splendid ceremony (I watched the whole thing - congrats to the Chinese!), there was a bit of irony. The ceremony celebrated the life and works of Confucius - the same guy who was reviled and banned by the Govt. since Cultural Revolution (Confucius had been declared a feudal system supporter by the Gang of Four then)
Yeah the dress code was so colorful and the performance was in so much unison. It was a great spectacle. But did you see our dress code? So dull and drab. Wonder where the "optimism" is...
I did not see the ceremony so do bot know how drab they're costumes were but perhaps they do need more optimism. They're not going to win anything but they may as well have a good time participating and be a bit cheerful. They should start following the example of the many countries that win nothing but enjoy the takin part. Perhaps they need to follow the example of the Jamaican bob-sleigh team and eric the eel.
Taj Mahal
Bharatanatyam
IITs
Hyderabadi Biryani
Tandoori Chicken
Rajnikant
Lalu Prasad Yadav
Bollywood
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Bharatanatyam
IITs
Hyderabadi Biryani
Tandoori Chicken
Rajnikant
Lalu Prasad Yadav
Bollywood
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I guess atleast you are optimist in a way to showcase something for your country. Glad that some souls are still there.
Look at other cynical views of average indians who are so pessimistic on the subject of this thread including author.
I wonder ,are they really optimist in their own lives or is it just little love left for home coutnry after migrating into another world?...watching swades does not help...i though concept always live on ppl minds...but well .love for your country fades away very soon.
anyways....i would say chinese did run spectacular show....US must recognize that Asia is sure emerging region that much capable on its own now.
Look at other cynical views of average indians who are so pessimistic on the subject of this thread including author.
I wonder ,are they really optimist in their own lives or is it just little love left for home coutnry after migrating into another world?...watching swades does not help...i though concept always live on ppl minds...but well .love for your country fades away very soon.
anyways....i would say chinese did run spectacular show....US must recognize that Asia is sure emerging region that much capable on its own now.
LOL! Surely some people here do not watch the news or read newspapers on the state of affairs in the country at the moment. And surely some people believe in putting on fake powdered faces when the nation's beauty is mutilated beyond recognition. I dont know if this is funny or just very sad.
" some people believe in putting on fake powdered faces when the nation's beauty is mutilated beyond recognition"
respectedmadam,
in the spirit of brevity that carvaka has been promulgating on this website, especially from a busy CEO such as yourself, I would like to offer the following replacement for the above sentence, to convey your intent: "putting makeup on a pig"
respectedmadam,
in the spirit of brevity that carvaka has been promulgating on this website, especially from a busy CEO such as yourself, I would like to offer the following replacement for the above sentence, to convey your intent: "putting makeup on a pig"
Sir, it looks to me like CEOs and CEOism have fallen out of favor lately, perhaps owing to the lack of appropriate behavior on their part towards one of their own who is certainly better qualified and more deserving than all of them, as evidenced by the marks on the latter's high school diploma: "I also blame all industrialists and businessmen who are so busy making money at any cost they care two hoots to object something that is not right before the flame turns to fire...."
sir,
it appears that her disenchantment partly stems with CEOs and other industry leaders stems from the cold shoulder ms nisha has been getting from the likes of anil ambani and anuj godrej when she attempted to discuss national politics and POTA during their high tea at Taj residency. this flirtation with raj thackeray will not last long, I would bet (but as evidenced by my ill-timed bets in an out of favor sector, I'm not good at betting short term)
it appears that her disenchantment partly stems with CEOs and other industry leaders stems from the cold shoulder ms nisha has been getting from the likes of anil ambani and anuj godrej when she attempted to discuss national politics and POTA during their high tea at Taj residency. this flirtation with raj thackeray will not last long, I would bet (but as evidenced by my ill-timed bets in an out of favor sector, I'm not good at betting short term)
And surely some people believe in putting on fake powdered faces when the nation's beauty is mutilated beyond recognition.
Did you guys miss that gem? I did not. I am sure, I will be reminiscing over the scintillating beauty of those words for few days to come!
Did you guys miss that gem? I did not. I am sure, I will be reminiscing over the scintillating beauty of those words for few days to come!
The great potential leader of India who gave a speech in Parliament on Kalavati who has a bulb in her hut but has no electricity and added that the nuclear deal will make sure that the likes of Kalavati get electricity in the next 50 years.
Can there be a better showcase?
Can there be a better showcase?
I am sure Malavati has an A/C and has no electricity, and Parvati has a fan but no electricity, and Amaravathy has an ironing box but has no electricy.
Of course, soon Indians will have electric cars but will have no electricity.
I dont like the way you describe our future leader as POTENTIAL... That has never been a criterion.... potential or not, he has the RIGHT to rule us.
Of course, soon Indians will have electric cars but will have no electricity.
I dont like the way you describe our future leader as POTENTIAL... That has never been a criterion.... potential or not, he has the RIGHT to rule us.
Good point.
pssst.. any news on the padmashree front?
shh -- let's keep it quiet. We don't want everyone here, if they find out, to ask for the award - do we?
if they ask for padmashree, we can always lobby for bharath ratna for you...whaaat is there? nothing only.
Let me admit, I don't know the history of you (and the other two) stalking Seva about Padmashree.
In any case, what's the Chinese equivalent of Padmashree?
In any case, what's the Chinese equivalent of Padmashree?
cum-son-chin is the chinese equivalent.
You and your porn stuff..
How about the first question above?
How about the first question above?
was that a question? a short history is that seva ji had kindly informed us on semi-confidential basis that he was waiting to hear from indian govt any moment now about a special national award for something he's supposed to have accomplished. he had also let it slip graciously that he had applied for presidentship at univ of toronto and was expecting imminent news. as an anxious wellwisher, I do ask him for updates on those fronts.
. about a special national award for something he's supposed to have accomplished. he had also let it slip graciously that he had applied for presidentship at univ of toronto and was expecting imminent news.
as an anxious wellwisher, I do ask him for updates on those fronts.
>>> I understand your anxiety. You need to take another hobby.
>>> All that was done to keep you talking about your past gf's - and let me build some equity in the process (by filling the piggybank with coins).
as an anxious wellwisher, I do ask him for updates on those fronts.
>>> I understand your anxiety. You need to take another hobby.
sevaji,
counting your successes is my hobby. number of resumes sent, number of awards won...it works for me as long as you have achievements.
PS: as carvaka had revealed to you in the past, the economics of building equity by filling piggy banks with your own money is a bit tricky. it appears that all you're doing is moving money from one place to the other and unless your change has special regeneration powers, does not really help it grow. I'm sure you'll get it upon some reflection in a calm state of mind.
counting your successes is my hobby. number of resumes sent, number of awards won...it works for me as long as you have achievements.
PS: as carvaka had revealed to you in the past, the economics of building equity by filling piggy banks with your own money is a bit tricky. it appears that all you're doing is moving money from one place to the other and unless your change has special regeneration powers, does not really help it grow. I'm sure you'll get it upon some reflection in a calm state of mind.
India does not have to worry about Olympics for a long time.
If they happen to hold today,
(a) Terrorists will be incharge of firworks.
(b) Politicians will be incharge of Contracts
(c) IAS will be incharge of Tciket distribution so that their families will have prime seats.
(d) Naxalites will be incharge of Food distribution.
Ordinary people will be hiding inside their homes till the games are over.
If they happen to hold today,
(a) Terrorists will be incharge of firworks.
(b) Politicians will be incharge of Contracts
(c) IAS will be incharge of Tciket distribution so that their families will have prime seats.
(d) Naxalites will be incharge of Food distribution.
Ordinary people will be hiding inside their homes till the games are over.
> India does not have to worry about Olympics for a long time.
My prediction on this is that New Delhi will host one of the three Olympics between 2016 and 2024.
My prediction on this is that New Delhi will host one of the three Olympics between 2016 and 2024.
Wake up dude.
India has no chance of hosting an Olympics in the next 25 years at least. I saw the preparations made for 2012 bid that NY presented and man.. it's amazing how much effort it takes to get Olympics to a city. No Indian city except Delhi is even coming close to say a 2nd tier city in Europe in terms of facilities.
India has no chance of hosting an Olympics in the next 25 years at least. I saw the preparations made for 2012 bid that NY presented and man.. it's amazing how much effort it takes to get Olympics to a city. No Indian city except Delhi is even coming close to say a 2nd tier city in Europe in terms of facilities.
Seoul was not a world-class city when it hosted the Olympics. Neither was Tokyo when its own turn came. New Delhi will host the Olympics because India will ask for it and will have the clout to get it. Whether we do a good job of organizing the games or winning even one gold medal is a different story.
I still think Seoul and Tokyo were much better infrastructure equipped at that time compared to Delhi. Today, those two cities are way above Delhi in ratings. Just look at the number of visitors coming to those two cities, particularly business ones.
I doubt India has the clout to ask for Olympics. I believe, infrastructurewise, the next decade belongs to middle east. Dubai's developments & pace is unheard of in modern times. I will be pleasantly shocked if India gets any Olympics before 2036.
I think the government will make its first serious bid for 2016, and will win the one for 2020 or 2024. Delhi's infrastructure is improving, with the metro and highways. Twelve years is a long time -- back in 1996, if someone had said Delhi would have a working metro today, he would have been locked up as a threat to society. As for the clout to ask for it, I think that will come as a natural extension of India's growth. The IOC has usually gone along with the use of the Olympics as a symbol of having arrived in economic terms. BTW, you are right about Dubai -- I think it will be a strong candidate for 2016.
I agree with you that a city doesn't have to be a world-class to host Olympics. In fact Beijing is not in that league either but it needs some basic infrastructure to host this mega event. I am currently working on a project to help city of Vancouver /Whistler to get ready for 2010 Winter Olympics. It's amazing how much effort put into this. We have estimated $30 billion dollars budget so far.
I thought Whistler is not that close to Vancouver. The road to Whistler is also not that safe although Whistler is excellent for skiing. The road is quite scenic, right? Also, Vancouver is not that equipped with facilities for an international level event. Are they spending all those billions on improving the infrastructure in Vancouver or Whistler?
All ice events will take place in Whistler. Vancouver to Whistler is 75 miles. In last 8 years, Whistler became very popular and there is a decent highway connecting both places. Actually, the baseline data suggests that Vancouver is better equipped than Atlanta or Salt Lake City to host Olympics but Whistler needs quite a bit of upgrade. I think that is going to spoil the charm of this natural ski wonder.
india should showcase four medals it has won in the history of olympics. i assume four but i maybe i am wrong.
actually, i meant to say individual medals.